![]() ![]() Prices in other currencies are automatically calculated based on the latest exchange rate. You may either pay in JPY, USD, AUD, CAD,EUR, CHF or GBP. After confirming your payment, we will apply for an export permit. If you prefer other payment method, please contact us. Also, you don’t need to make an account on Stripe for the checkout. We accept payment through Stripe (Credit card), PayPal, Apple Pay or ChromePay, all of which are secure payment methods. We will also assist you when you leave Japan and need to obtain the export permit. ![]() Please feel free to contact us if you are a resident of Japan, whether temporarily or permanently. It is allowed for residents in Japan to own authentic Japanese swords without a special license as long as they come with registration papers. For more detailed info, please click here. And we would like you to expect at least 1-1.5 months for your order to arrive at your given address after you ordered. It normally takes around 2-4 weeks to receive this permit after submitting required documents. To legally export the sword from Japan to other countries, we will have to apply for its permit to the Agency for Cultural Affairs(Bunkacho) and return the original registration paper to the Board of Education. The Japanese sword with its registration paper means it was traditionally hand-forged in Japan. ![]() We have sent more than 350 Japanese swords to amazing owners who appreciate its historical value.Įach Japanese sword is registered under the Agency for Cultural Affairs and the Board of Education in Japan.They issue a registration paper for each Japanese sword for its owner in Japan to legally possess it. Samurai Museum is familiar with the proper legal procedure for an antique/ authentic Japanese sword to be exported from Japan. It was made from the traditional carbon steel called TAMAHAGANE(玉鋼). The Japanese swords we deal with are hand-forged edged swords made in Japan. I would highly recommend the Samurai Museam Shop to anyone looking to purchase an authentic antique Japanese sword with certification paper work.” They were honorable, humble and dedicated to duty. Takaoki-san and Gin-san treated me to the best purchasing experience I’ve ever had. Nothing short from what I would expect from Japanese people. Here is one of the reviews we received from a customer who purchased an authentic Japanese sword from us. We deal with antique Samurai swords/armor, traditional crafts made in Japan and so on. Samurai Museum Shop is the place for those who are interested in Japanese culture and craftsmanship. Samurai Museum is located in Tokyo, Japan, exhibiting antique artifacts related to the Samurai history. ![]() The purchaser will receive this original certificate as well. They authenticated the blade on Sep 15th in the the first year of Reiwa (2019). It was established in 1889 during the post-Samurai era. NTHK, also known as NPO Nihon Touken Hozon Kai, is the oldest organization for sword authentication of Japanese swords in modern times. You can see an anchor and rope on the scabbard.We believe the artist who made this Saya thought about the scenery of a ship dropping its anchor.Īuthentication Paper: NTHK Kanteisho Certificate There are oyster shell/lacquer decorations called Raden on this scabbard. Saya: Saya is the scabbard for the Japanese sword. Tsuba and Habaki: Tsuba is the handguard for the Japanese Sword and Habaki is the equipment to make the blade not touch its scabbard inside.It prevents the blade from getting rusty and chipped. Dragonflies symbolize winning in Japan as they only move forward. Tsuka and Menuki: Tsuka is the handle of the Japanese sword and Menuki is its decoration. Itame-hadaįuchi-Kashira: A pair of matching sword fittings that cover the upper and bottom parts of its sword hilt Jimon: Visible surface pattern on the steel. Hamon: The blade pattern created by the tempering process. The scabbard of this sword used oyster shell and the grain pattern on the blade is stunning.Ĭutting Edge Length(Nagasa): 62.3 cm(24.5 inches) Some of the swords forged by Yamato Shikkake school are now specified as important cultural properties in Japan. One of them was the Yamato Shikkake school. There were five prestigious schools in the Yamato region. The others are Yamashiro-Den, Bizen-Den, Soshu-Den, and Mino-Den. Yamato-Den was one of the most famous sword-styles during the Samurai Period. The sword-style that was created in the Yamato region(Today’s Nara Prefecture) is called Yamato-Den. This sword was forged by Shikkake Norinaga(尻懸則長) in later generation. Antique Japanese Sword Katana Unsigned Norinaga NTHK Kanteisho Certificate ![]()
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